Beliefs - Teaching & Learning Mathematics

Unit Two - Beliefs

Read, Review & Reflect

1. Read, review and and reflect on; The Eight Mathematics Teaching Practices and the following productive and unproductive beliefs from Principles into Action; Ensuring Mathematical Success For All (pages 9-12)
2. View the Five Beliefs that are the foundation of the Guide to Effective Instruction in Mathematics K-6, (pgs. viii-ix), available at: http://eworkshop.on.ca/edu/resources/guides/Guide_Math_K_6_Volume_1.pdf

Additional Suggested Readings:

1. “What Works” monographs:
2. What Works: Student Interaction in the Math Classroom: Stealing Ideas or Building Understanding
3. What Works: Learning Mathematics vs Following “Rules”: The Value of Student Generated Methods
4. Teaching and Learning Mathematics; The Report of the Expert Panel of Mathematics in Grades 4 to 6 in Ontario

Respond

Reflect to what degree your beliefs align, or do not align with the beliefs indicated in the readings from; the Guide to Effective Instruction in Mathematics, Kindergarten to Grade 6 Volume One; Foundations of Mathematics Instruction and; Productive and Unproductive beliefs from “Principles into Action”. Throughout the course you are asked to revisit your belief statements, note how your thinking is evolving, and how your beliefs are made evident through your leadership practice.

On the discussion board post

1-2 paragraphs that consider how you will develop an evidence-based understanding of the beliefs the staff you are working with may hold and how you will guide them towards high-leverage practices. Respond to others.